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November 2, 2013 4:34:31 AM

I wouldn't be asking if there was a damn compare button on that choose your system site

Edit 1: I looked up ATX on Wikipedia, it shows a size chart, it looks like EATX is the largest sq.in. but it doesn't list XL ATX, is that the WTX?

Edit 2: Nevermind, I found the size, it's barely smaller WTX is the biggest followed by EATX then XL ATX

Edit 3: Decided on the Motherboard... it is the "ASRock X79 Champion EATX LGA2011 Motherboard" but "Some Intel X79 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Ivy Bridge-E CPUs."

so we now have: i7 4820K, H100i Cooler, ASRock x79 (listed above), Ram Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR3-2133

Edit 4: OK, Now I'm on power supply... need help there, I know not enough is bad but is too much bad too? I know on a car if it was designed to have a 95amp alternator was replaced with a 145amp alternator, that is bad for the battery (overcharging)...

Edit 5: I just read that just one Video Card requires 500Watts, so would 2 require 1000Watts? if so, my setup so far is screwed, but the pc parts site shows I only need 621Watts so far... I'm confused on this too...
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 9:45:22 AM

RepoDraghon said:
Blaise170 said:

I'm serious that it's very easy to build. There are tons of tutorials you can follow too. I used this one the first time I ever built:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_56kyib-Ls

Something like this is completely viable for $2500 (not really sure the reason behind 32GB of RAM though, most games don't even use 8GB).

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($309.99 @ NCIX US)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Eisberg 240L Prestige 60.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus Maximus VI Extreme ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($374.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($264.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($258.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($484.70 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($484.70 @ Newegg)
Case: BitFenix Raider ATX Mid Tower Case ($98.98 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 850W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($99.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ Microcenter)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2648.29
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 01:03 EDT-0400)


Why did you pick the parts you picked over other, well let's say for example the 4770K, why not the 4820K or the 870s that are listed?


RepoDraghon said:
I wouldn't be asking if there was a damn compare button on that choose your system site

Edit 1: I looked up ATX on Wikipedia, it shows a size chart, it looks like EATX is the largest sq.in. but it doesn't list XL ATX, is that the WTX?

Edit 2: Nevermind, I found the size, it's barely smaller WTX is the biggest followed by EATX then XL ATX

Edit 3: Decided on the Motherboard... it is the "ASRock X79 Champion EATX LGA2011 Motherboard" but "Some Intel X79 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Ivy Bridge-E CPUs."

so we now have: i7 4820K, H100i Cooler, ASRock x79 (listed above), Ram Corsair Vengeance 32GB DDR3-2133

Edit 4: OK, Now I'm on power supply... need help there, I know not enough is bad but is too much bad too? I know on a car if it was designed to have a 95amp alternator was replaced with a 145amp alternator, that is bad for the battery (overcharging)...

Edit 5: I just read that just one Video Card requires 500Watts, so would 2 require 1000Watts? if so, my setup so far is screwed, but the pc parts site shows I only need 621Watts so far... I'm confused on this too...


I will help you with this in just a second, just got back from a meeting. Just letting you know. :) 
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 10:02:10 AM

Here's a build for you using the parts you've requested, including some extra things such as the PSU which you were unsure of. The case fans chosen aren't the prettiest to look at, but they absolutely can't be beaten in terms of airflow and sound.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Champion EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Mushkin Chronos 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital WD Black 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($258.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($484.70 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($484.70 @ Newegg)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($484.70 @ Newegg)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case Fan: Noctua NF-F12 PWM 55.0 CFM 120mm Fan ($23.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($255.00 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-16D1HT Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($129.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $3613.96
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 13:01 EDT-0400)
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November 2, 2013 10:05:05 AM

uhh, some things there are repeated lol

I think I'm going to go with 2 video cards though, I was reading up on the 670, 680, 690, 780, and the Titan... I was leaning towards 2xEVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Video Card but is there better for cheaper???
November 2, 2013 10:16:38 AM

What's better, an SSD or a normal Drive? I was thinking, since I seem to go through a lot of regular Drives (2 on this comp, 4 on my last, 3 on the one before that) should I try the SSD as the main drive?
November 2, 2013 10:32:46 AM

This is what I have so far, Tower I have to go to Fry's Electronics and visually and tangibly see them... The Optics, I have about 4 of them already...

http://pcpartpicker.com/user/RepoDraghon/saved/2Iq9

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Champion EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung EVO 1TB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($579.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($408.27 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 670 4GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($408.27 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($255.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2980.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 13:33 EDT-0400)

See anything better? please tell me, gotta go to the bank...
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 10:46:57 AM

Yeah I didn't select a case since I know you're going for looks too. Here are benchmarks of common cards to give you an idea of performance levels.



Don't waste all of your money on a 1TB SSD, get a smaller one like the one I suggested and pair it with that 4TB HDD. The WD Black is the best of the best for HDDs and gives plenty of storage at a fraction of the cost. You won't see a noticeable performance increase of playing games from an SSD as compared to an HDD. Install Windows to the SSD and any important programs like Photoshop or Adobe Elements, and leave everything else on the 4TB HDD. Here's my setup just to give you an idea of how easy it is to use multiple.



Also, if you really want the 32GB of RAM, you will have to upgrade Windows 7 HP to Windows 7 Professional or higher since these are the limits of each OS.

Starter: 8GB
Home Basic: 8GB
Home Premium: 16GB
Professional: 192GB
Enterprise: 192GB
Ultimate: 192GB
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 11:27:12 AM

That build is considerably worse and alot more expensive than the one you had a page back. Two 780's stomp two 670's, and the motherboard and processor are unnecessarily expensive.
November 2, 2013 12:28:46 PM

I didn't know you could have the OS on one and the files saved to the other, I do see the benefits but I also see the problem of games trying to load from the C: drive, so I think I'll just keep using the HDD for everything and use the SSD as a backup... that way it will keep the cost down that way... The problem with that chart is that it shows the 2GB 670, not the 4GB which these are, and when I looked some more on the web, someone had a chart (cant remember where) of a 4GB 670 overclocked to better a Titan... Well maybe it was a 680... I can't remember, but I'm 80% sure it was a 670...
The 670s are cheaper too but do you thing the 680s are really worth the extra $80 each?

@cookybiscuit: Ok, smartypants, what Motherboard is better with my requirements?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 12:33:55 PM

RepoDraghon said:
I didn't know you could have the OS on one and the files saved to the other, I do see the benefits but I also see the problem of games trying to load from the C: drive, so I think I'll just keep using the HDD for everything and use the SSD as a backup... that way it will keep the cost down that way... The problem with that chart is that it shows the 2GB 670, not the 4GB which these are, and when I looked some more on the web, someone had a chart (cant remember where) of a 4GB 670 overclocked to better a Titan... Well maybe it was a 680... I can't remember, but I'm 80% sure it was a 670...
The 670s are cheaper too but do you thing the 680s are really worth the extra $80 each?

@cookybiscuit: Ok, smartypants, what Motherboard is better with my requirements?


I play games off the D drive all the time. When they are installed, Windows makes shortcuts for the game to that drive, not C. If games always tried installing to C, they would not work on Mac and Linux. Besides, if you use the SSD as backup, you will not see the benefits of using it in the first place.

The only benefits of getting the 4GB card over the 2GB card is multi-monitor support. The cards will run exactly the same, the only difference is that you can game on more monitors with the 4GB card.
November 2, 2013 12:38:44 PM

Yeah, I want 5-7 monitors like I said, so is your answer still the 680s?
ok, I will go with your setup, but I really don't think I will ever need a 4TB drive, is there any 1-3TB maybe that are equally as good?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 12:42:49 PM

RepoDraghon said:
Yeah, I want 5-7 monitors like I said, so is your answer still the 680s?
ok, I will go with your setup, but I really don't think I will ever need a 4TB drive, is there any 1-3TB maybe that are equally as good?


You can get a 1TB for about $60. Link: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...

You will want the 4GB cards for that many monitors, so you should get them, but performance wise they are the same. If you are going to go with two cards, I'd suggest the two 780's. Alternatively, you could get two 680's, two 690's, or two 770's. Alternatively you could get two GTX Titans, but they are twice the price of the 780's.
November 2, 2013 12:46:56 PM

ok, well what about the power question, if 1 card needs 500W and another requires the same, do I need a 1000+ or is the 500+ power unit sufficient?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 12:50:28 PM

RepoDraghon said:
ok, well what about the power question, if 1 card needs 500W and another requires the same, do I need a 1000+ or is the 500+ power unit sufficient?


Two cards will generally need around 750W minimum. A good quality 900W from Antec, Corsair, Seasonic, Silverstone, or XFX would be just fine.

I'd stay above the 900W mark since you want to add so much to it and the power that the CPU etc. will take.
November 2, 2013 12:58:32 PM

SO overpowering the unit needing only a 900W by installing a 1300W wont harm anything?

Current loadout:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock X79 Champion EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($359.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($255.00 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2753.28
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 15:56 EDT-0400)
November 2, 2013 1:04:30 PM

I just checked the wattage requirements for the 780, it is 600W each so that's 1200? or is it still just 600? the current list above says the total power required in 806W, so if I just go with the 1300W I'm fine? or do I need to find a 1500+?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 1:06:07 PM

You won't damage it, no. There will be a bit of power waste though, which you can decide if it's worth it or not. That power supply is 80+ Platinum certified which means that more than 90% of the power it draws will be used instead of turned into heat.
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 1:08:31 PM

RepoDraghon said:
I just checked the wattage requirements for the 780, it is 600W each so that's 1200? or is it still just 600? the current list above says the total power required in 806W, so if I just go with the 1300W I'm fine? or do I need to find a 1500+?


The 780's only take 250W each. That's 500W, then after adding the CPU and such you're at 800W or so.
November 2, 2013 1:09:26 PM

I understand that but please tell me the math, that's what I'm trying to get at... are the 2 = 1200 or = to 600

Edit: oh.... The Homepage says 600W
November 2, 2013 1:13:38 PM

OOOOOOOOH I SEE NOW! I was looking at the wrong thing, it says 600W minimum power supply but the Draw is 250W
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 1:15:14 PM

Here is a full breakdown for you.

November 2, 2013 1:20:57 PM

yeah, I knew that, and it's always good to prepare for the worst... Now onto this Motherboard this guy hasn't spoken up on... is there a better one with this setup now? I went with an EATX cause it was the biggest in size via ATX sizes go (Like I said before, I saw on Wikipedia) and I know the smaller ones are probably better in every way but what if I want to add a component in the future and the 2 Video cards cover the only ports available?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 1:27:36 PM

You can get a regular ATX board with all of the slots you could possibly need. This motherboard can support 4 GPUs, as well as a slew of other things.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

EATX doesn't really have much of a market, though it's viable if you really want it. Here is ATX compared to EATX. There is really no difference, but ATX is more widely supported.

a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 1:49:50 PM

EATX is designed for using dual CPUs, something much more useful for servers. The Cooler Master HAF series has all sizes you could need. Here's the full tower: http://www.frys.com/product/6273980?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN...

I don't know if I'd suggest going with that acrylic case.
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:01:44 PM

I'd stick to the Gigabyte UP4. I love ASRock motherboards, but when you start applying intense overclocks, the mosfets can get very hot.
November 2, 2013 2:17:30 PM

Actually aesthetically I like the EATX board, with all that red accents, and IF I decide to go with a tower that you can see in, I think that would be the best looking board... is it better than the listed UP4? the only thing I see is it can handle RAM up to 2500, would being ever so slightly bigger give any benefits to cooling? or am I really just paying $100 more for the cool red accents?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:21:32 PM

There is really no major differences other than being able to use 8 sticks of RAM as opposed to 4. The EATX board you're looking at is discontinued too. Also, you won't see too much of a difference between RAM running at 1800 as opposed to 2400, especially if you decide on buying 32GB. If you want to take it higher, it's not too hard. My motherboard only officially supports 1866MHz, but my RAM is clocked at 2400MHz.
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:22:32 PM

Motherboards generally influence nothing, provided its a overclock capable board, they are all pretty much the same. So long as it has all the expansions and ports you want it will perform as well as any other board.
November 2, 2013 2:25:28 PM

ok, well yeah it shows that the EATX is out of stock anyways on the 1 site that does have it... so ok... so scratch that issue, is there anything as good or roughly as good as the UP4 that is pleasing to the eye as the EATX board?
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:31:28 PM

What is pretty is in the eye of the beholder. With that in mind, if you are planning on adding a bunch of LEDs and things, you probably want to get a neutral color so that they match. Otherwise if you get a red motherboard like this one (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...) you could add red LEDs.
November 2, 2013 2:34:10 PM

you know what, I never thought of that, what color are all the other components? lets check that and maybe modify everything to color coordinate...
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:36:59 PM

The last build you posted is all black and silver except the red motherboard.
November 2, 2013 2:39:18 PM

so then what? the best board is the up4? or is there a better but cheaper board? I will be putting lights in but maybe Blue, Red or Green...
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:41:58 PM

I'd go with the GB UP4. It will give you plenty of SLI options and plenty of ports for anything you need.
November 2, 2013 2:47:50 PM

AWESOME, ok, one last question... ANYONE wanna help me start this build? my birthday is December 6th :D 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($295.15 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2658.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 17:48 EDT-0400)
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 2:53:59 PM

RepoDraghon said:
AWESOME, ok, one last question... ANYONE wanna help me start this build? my birthday is December 6th :D 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($114.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: PNY XLR8 240GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($64.95 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($295.15 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2658.43
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-02 17:48 EDT-0400)


I don't really have any money, just a college student lol. My PayPal is locked anyways, I logged in from a different IP and now I can't get into it. -__-
November 2, 2013 3:10:41 PM

I was just joking really, lol
a b U Graphics card
November 2, 2013 3:13:07 PM

Yee, but I'm pretty upset at PayPal.
November 2, 2013 3:13:33 PM

I mean my bday is on the 6th but I was not expecting anyone to really get me anything... Thanks for the help
November 2, 2013 3:14:24 PM

yeah, I'm mad at them too, I had a $500 limit, now I only have $100
November 2, 2013 5:07:17 PM

Hey, I found a tower I like, it is http://pcpartpicker.com/part/inwin-case-dragonrider but it's discontinued, so is the white one but the Black one I had to do a search on the pc build site... I think I saw one on Fry's website but it was for more than the White one was listed for on here...
November 2, 2013 11:33:56 PM

yeah the Storm Trooper was my 1st choice till I saw the Dragon Rider
November 3, 2013 12:32:50 AM

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-3820 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor ($294.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Motherboard: Asus Rampage IV Extreme EATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($409.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($130.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($162.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($585.91 @ Newegg)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290X 4GB Video Card (2-Way CrossFire) ($585.91 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Phantom 820 (Grey) ATX Full Tower Case ($199.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic X Series 1050W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus BW-12B1ST/BLK/G/AS Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($58.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($84.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $2814.70
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 02:30 EST-0500)
a c 502 U Graphics card
November 3, 2013 1:06:21 AM

Unless you're going to watercool the 290x cards, I'd wait for the non reference cooled 290x cards to come out first, the current ones run at 90 degrees+ under load
November 3, 2013 1:16:26 AM

I don't understand this post, is this what you recommend over what I have come up with? or is this your setup? There have been a couple changes, based off of the review ratings on things... I can't seem to read the reviews but the rating with the amount of reviews is what swayed me...

Current part list

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($304.99 @ Amazon)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ TigerDirect)
Thermal Compound: Arctic Silver 5 High-Density Polysynthetic Silver 3.5g Thermal Paste ($6.20 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X79-UP4 ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($224.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 256GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($159.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($115.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 3GB Video Card (2-Way SLI) ($494.69 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Trooper ATX Full Tower Case ($149.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec 1300W 80 PLUS Platinum Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($295.15 @ Amazon)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.00 @ Amazon)
Total: $2835.66
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-11-03 03:15 EST-0500)
a c 502 U Graphics card
November 3, 2013 1:23:04 AM

That current partslist is already excellent, no need to settle for anything else
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